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House roll call 288 · 53rd Congress · Jul 17, 1894

To amend H. R. 1939 a bill providing that United States railroad corporations shall for purpose of jurisdiction be deemed citizens of the respective states into

On Jul 17, 1894, the House voted 44–136 (HR 1939). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–115, Republicans 41–11, Others 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
44
No
136
Did not vote
197
Date
Jul 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 115 no · 111 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 11 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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